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I have yours of 2d inst. I am happy to learn by it that you are writing an Argument in the Williamson Case.

Could I be sure that over 50 of the 300 copies would be used, I would be in favor of the whole 300 being sent to Congress. But Congress is made up, in the main, of [...] seek to learn not what is truth - but what will serve their present selfish interests.

Were there half a [...] speaking member of Congress to take the ground that the Constn is antislavery, a hundred members of Congress would be prompted to read your Book.

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Peterboro Nov. 6, '53

Lysander Spooner Esq.

D Sir,

I have yours of 2d inst. I am happy to learn by it that you are writing an Argument in the Williamson Case.

Could I be sure that over 50 of the 300 copies would be used, I would be in favor of the whole 300 being sent to Congress. But Congress is made up, in the main, of [...] seek to learn not what is truth - but what will serve their present selfish interests.

Were there half a [...] speaking member of Congress to take the ground that the Constn is antislavery, a hundred members of Congress would be prompted to read your Book.